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#3143417 6-Oct-2023 09:02

Does anyone know if buying pixel 8 pro from JBHIFI Australia is worth it or wait for parallel import?

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/mobile-phones/google-pixel-8

I AM

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#3143436 6-Oct-2023 09:52

I'm leaning towards getting the Pixel 8. S23 is a solid quality phone, telephoto lens, better fingerprint sensor, but the Pixel 8 is more fun mostly because of the feature drops. The enhanced voice recognition on the Pixel 6+ is also a big draw, I use voice recognition a lot for dictating texts and such. There's a bit more risk of it not fully working, but based on what people have found I'm 75% sure at least the basics like VoLTE will work, and VoWiFi should work with some carriers either immediately or eventually.

I have a friend in AU who might get it for me, If I did the pre-order I could get the JB gift card for buying some wireless buds or something.

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#3143522 6-Oct-2023 10:40

sonic1989:

Does anyone know if buying pixel 8 pro from JBHIFI Australia is worth it or wait for parallel import?

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/mobile-phones/google-pixel-8

Doesnt look like it works mate, I went through the process and got the following message when I put NZ as shipping 'Sorry, one or more of your items are unavailable for delivery. Please remove it above or try a different delivery method.'

You need someone there to do it for you and then ship as normal post

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#3143523 6-Oct-2023 10:44

My son (who is currently living in Ireland) ordered mine for me via his Google account.

We are going there in December.

Total price = $1,943.72

Pixel 8 Pro Bay 128GB (Unlocked) €1,099.00 Quantity: 1

Google Pixel Watch 2 Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Bay Active Band Wifi €399.00 Quantity: 1

Subtotal €1,498.00

Discount - €399.00

Shipping €0.00

Estimated tax €205.50

Total €1,099.00

Rob

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#3143534 6-Oct-2023 11:14

sdavisnz:

Yeah 5g works on both

You want me to test vo-wifi on spark?

Hi @sdavisnz

Did you get a chance to test vo-wifi on the pixel 7 with Spark by any chance please?

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#3143550 6-Oct-2023 11:28

VoWiFi works on Pixel 6P with Android 14 on Spark and Skinny so I am sure it will also work on the 7

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#3143596 6-Oct-2023 13:10

I was going to order 8 standard from jbhfi au via a blind shipper. Turns out my main problem now is I can't think of anything I actually need to spend the gift card on damnit.

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#3143598 6-Oct-2023 13:21

who were you planning on using to ship?

I'm considering just getting it from Amazon UK now, as they seem to have stock.

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#3143620 6-Oct-2023 14:27

gzt: I was going to order 8 standard from jbhfi au via a blind shipper. Turns out my main problem now is I can't think of anything I actually need to spend the gift card on damnit.

I get the concept of a blind shipper but where would you find one and how do you trust them...?

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#3143621 6-Oct-2023 14:27

robfish:

VoWiFi works on Pixel 6P with Android 14 on Spark and Skinny so I am sure it will also work on the 7

Thanks Rob

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#3143633 6-Oct-2023 15:01

Amazon UK order summary for the 256GB 8 Pro with the free Watch 2 offer (you add the items separately to the cart and discount is calculated at checkout.)

Items: NZD 2,400.40
Postage & Packing: NZD 72.70
Total before GST: NZD 2,473.10
Estimated GST to be collected: NZD 93.01
Import Fees Deposit: NZD 277.94
Total: NZD 2,844.05
Promotion Applied: -NZD 684.20
Order Total: NZD 2,159.85

Even with the GST and import fees, it stills works out cheaper

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#3143638 6-Oct-2023 15:25

indapie2000:: Even with the GST and import fees, it stills works out cheaper

Cheaper than where? That's still fairly expensive! I'm looking at Australia, jb hifi.

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#3143643 6-Oct-2023 15:40

timmmay:
indapie2000:: Even with the GST and import fees, it stills works out cheaper

Cheaper than where? That's still fairly expensive! I'm looking at Australia, jb hifi.

That was for the 256gb Pro version, £1059 with the free Pixel 2 watch £349.
I see JB Aus has the same phone at AUD $1799 (just shy of NZD $2000) so slightly cheaper but more difficult to get sent here (unless you now someone in Aus to buy it and post over)

For me I want to get the watch as well as the phone so I'm taking that into consideration with the costs

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#3143644 6-Oct-2023 15:40

Anyone had experience using the NZ Post Youshop thing (or a better drop ship service) so that you can get the website deals etc?

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#3143645 6-Oct-2023 15:47

Google stopped sending to YouShop several years ago.
I have successfully (and happily) used Big Apple Buddy for my Pixel 3XL and Pixel 6 Pro
They even advised me to wait and save US$200 when they knew black friday deals were on the horizon.

Very easy to use too. They give you a quote before you place the order.

Rob

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